Friday, August 23, 2019

This recipe for Cold Sesame Zucchini Noodles didn't make it into my Summer Dinner Series because they are too light for a full meal. They'd make a great side dish or could be bulked up with some protein and carbs.

Friday, August 16, 2019

If you follow me on Instagram you've probably seen some of my sunflower photos already. I'll definitely be sharing more in the future. It was such a dreamy spot.

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Turkeys in our yard! I never get tired of the critters we spot in our yard.

I planted morning glories from seed this year. It's something I've been doing on and off for years. It's always kind of bittersweet when they bloom. I'm happy to have some new color in the garden but it usually signifies the end of summer too.

An empty Trader Joe's!

I don't know who recommended this book to me but it was a page turner!

Frozen cotton candy grapes!

This was the opposite of a favorite. Yikes! I'll be happy when it's back in season. If I was shopping that day it would not have come home with me. Just sayin'.

This cute bracelet that my niece made for me!

I'm just getting back into Project Runway now that it's back on Bravo. I'm catching up on Season 17 and loving it!

Wednesday, August 14, 2019

I love using my crock pot but it's especially nice in the summer because it doesn't heat up the kitchen on an already hot day. I started with this recipe because it didn't require soaking the beans. #lazy

Rinse the beans in a colander and pick out any damaged or misshapen beans or rocks. Transfer to crock pot.

Sauté the onions and peppers (bell and jalpeno) in some water (or olive oil). Add 1/2 tsp of salt and garlic. Cook about 2 minutes until fragrant.

Add cooked vegetables to beans in the pot. Add seasonings.

Add water and broth.

The recipe said to cover and cook for 8-10 hours on high. Mine cooked in about half the time so keep on eye on your crock pot. When the beans are done (it makes a lot!) you can serve them over rice. You can drain the beans but I like them a little soupy if I'm having them over something.

I also like them over a baked potato (regular or sweet).

Refer to the original recipe for how to make them into refried beans and freezing instructions. I've made these twice already this summer and I'm still loving them!

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